Blaze takes hold of old high school as fire crews respond

Emergency services alerted to fire at the former Viewforth High Scool in Kirkcaldy shortly before 7.30pm.

Blaze takes hold of old high school as fire crews respond

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a former high school in Fife.

Emergency services were alerted to the fire at the Old Viewforth High Scool in Kirkcaldy at 7.28pm.

Police are supporting the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in the response and have urged locals to stay away from the area.

A fire service statement said: “We have mobilised six fire appliances to old Viewforth High School, Kirkcaldy, after being alerted at 7.28pm to reports that a fire had taken hold within the building.

“Crews are working to contain and extinguish the fire. Please avoid the area.”

Police confirmed Loughborough Road has been closed between Aitken Street and Windmill Road.

A statement added: “We are currently supporting the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at a large fire at the old Viewforth High School building.

“Please remain away from area and local residents advised to keep doors/windows closed due to smoke.”

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